Easton Fire deputy chief held on no bail in Attleboro court

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Feb 3, 2018 at 11:57 AMFeb 3, 2018 at 2:27 PM

Timothy Griffin, a 16-year veteran of the department who was promoted to deputy chief two months ago, is charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend, a Bristol County sheriff’s officer, and taking possession of her gun on Friday, Jan. 26 in Attleboro.

ATTLEBORO — Timothy Griffin, the deputy chief of the Easton Fire Department, was found too dangerous to release Friday in Attleboro District Court and was held without bail, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.

Griffin, a 16-year veteran of the department who was promoted to deputy chief two months ago, is charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend, a Bristol County sheriff’s officer, and taking possession of her gun on Friday, Jan. 26 in Attleboro. He remains on administrative leave from the department.

The dangerousness hearing began Wednesday, but was continued until Friday. Following the continuance Wednesday, both Griffin’s wife, Cathie, and the victim were granted brief extensions on restraining orders they had taken out on Griffin.

Griffin is being represented by Brockton attorney Joseph Krowski Sr., while Natasha Azevedo is prosecuting the case for the Bristol County DA's office.

Easton Town Administrator Connor Read said the town has no specific policy on automatic dismissals regarding felony convictions. Following court proceedings, Griffin would have an administrative review to determine his future with the fire department.